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Patent GB-190805344-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fluid Controlling Devices.
Inventor: FERRANTI SEBASTIAN ZIANI DE
Filed: 1906-12-27
Granted: 1908-03-27
Abstract: 5344. Ferranti, S. Z. de. Dec. 27, 1906. Check valves; lift valves; casings; actuating valves.-Relates to fluid-controlling devices in which the kinetic energy of the fluid flowing therethrough is converted more or less into potential energy, and consists in the construction of valves and valve passages whereby the fluid is projected through an annular conical path of increasing area in straight divergent lines. Fig. 1 shows the construction of a non-return valve comprising a conical piece c connected by a rod u to a piston v, working in a cylinder w formed in a part y, which is held in position by a cover x. A screw spindle 5 is provided so that the valve can be closed down on to its conical seating, or its lift can be regulated. Passages 3, 4 may be formed in the valve, terminating respectively above and below the piston v, so that the passage of the fluid may assist in holding the valve open, or in closing it if a reversal of flow should take place. In a modification, this valve is shown combined with a sluice or sliding valve. Fig. 3 shows a valve of the kind described in Specification No. 21,032, A.D. 1904, having the discharge passage 6 fitted with a cone c secured by webs 7, thereby forming a passage of increasing area for the fluid. Specification No. 28,951, A.D. 1906, [Abridgment Class Air and gases, Compressing &c.], is referred to as describing various applications of the principle embodied in these constructions. Specification No. 2950, A.D. 1874, [Abridgment Class Injectors &c.], is also referred to.
Patent GB-190807737-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Increasing the Porosity of Cork.
Inventor: MEYER PAUL
Filed: 1908-04-07
Granted: 1908-09-24
Abstract: 7737. Meyer, P., and Temme, W. April 7. Cork, treating.-In order to increase the porosity of good-quality cork to admit of its use for cork soles, insertions for hats, tool handles, bicycle handles, &c., the cork is perforated with a great number of small pore-like perforations without cutting away or punching out any of the material of the cork.
Patent GB-190809179-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Apparatus for Labelling Tins, Jars, and the like.
Inventor: LEAKER RICHARD HOWARD
Filed: 1908-04-28
Granted: 1908-08-20
Abstract: 9179. Leaker, R. H. April 28. [Patent of Addition to No. 9309c, A.D. 1906.] Gumming, pasting, and the like. - Fig. 4 is an elevation and Fig. 5 is a partial plan of the improved apparatus for labelling tins and the like. The label is fed to to a guide-plate 30 by an intermittently - rotating sector 3 having resilient fingers, and is fed along the guide-plate by endless bands, 21, which pass over pulleys 20 centred on rotating rollers 18, 19 mounted i n adjustable bearings in pedestals 13, 14, and also over pulleys 34 on a central roller 31 adapted to cause the label to make even contact with the gumming - rollers 33. The endless bands 21,43 press the label against bars 56 of the guide - plate 30, which has recesses 55 between the bars 56 to prevent any contact of the guide-plate with the gummed portion of the label. A series of rapidly rotating gumming-rollers 33, constructed with narrow rims 71 as described in Specification No. 9309c, A.D. 1906, project through spaces 55 and apply the gum in narrow streaks to the label. The label passes under the belts 43 passing over pulleys 19, 42 centred on rollers 23, 41 ; then under the tension roller 41 pressed down by springs 37 and adjusting-screws 40 ; and finally on to the tin T, whereupon the pressure of the resilient roller 45 causes the streaks of adhesive to spread over the whole surface of the label. The rollers 41, 45 are carried by a pair of levers 36 pivoted on the spindle 23 of the roller 19, which levers can be raised to give access to the rotating carrier 53. Revolving in a fork at the end of each lever 36 is a flanged roller 47 kept in contact with a pair of cams 50 by means of a spring or weight 51. The cams 50 rotate with a countershaft 52 alternately depressing and raising the levers 36, and so alternately pressing the label on the tin T and raising the pressure roller 45 to allow the tin to pass on with the carrier 53 to the next position.
Patent GB-190810807-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Treating Cement, Ores and the like.
Filed: 1908-05-18
Abstract: 10,807. Polysius, G., [Firm of]. May 18, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Void. [Published under Patents &c. Act, 1907.] Cements.-In treating cement, ores, &c., the roasting and cooling operations are conducted in a single rotary tubular furnace. The rotary furnace a, Fig. 1, is charged by the pipe b and coaldust is blown in through the pipe c. The air drawn in at g cools the material in the lower part of the furnace and promotes combustion in the upper part. Naphtha, producer gas, &c. may be used in lieu of coal.
Patent GB-190817466-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Hoods or Canopies for use in or with Machinery or Apparatus for Gassing Yarns or Threads.
Inventor: STUBBS WILLIAM THOMAS
Filed: 1908-08-20
Granted: 1909-07-15
Abstract: 17,466. Stubbs, W. T., and Stubbs, J. H. Aug. 20. Yarns, gassing.-A gassing machine or frame is provided with a hood or canopy a which has an internal passage b connected to an outlet f. The passage has openings c at intervals, each opening being provided with a flap d or valve which can be adjusted so that the effective size of the openings relatively to their distance from the outlet is such that the fumes and dust from all the burners e will be completely carried into the passages and so discharged through the outlet. The lower beaded edges h of the canopy may be turned up to form a support for bobbins. The number of canopies and outlets and the position of the outlets on the canopies may be varied.
Patent GB-190822103-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Railway Crossings.
Inventor: HOSMER ARTHUR
Filed: 1908-10-19
Granted: 1909-04-08
Abstract: 22,103. Hosmer, A. Oct. 17, 1907, [date applied for under Section 91 of Patents &c. Act, 1907]. Crossings.-Built-up crossings for railways are constructed from rails having longitudinal ribs on their opposite sides for engaging the web portion of reinforcing and guard rails, and basal flanges adapted to extend under and support the same. Fig. 1 shows a plan and Fig. 2 a sectional view of a crossing in which one set of rails 4 are continuous and the other set 8 formed in sections which are cut at their ends to engage the continuous rails as shown in Fig. 3. The track rails 4, 8, reinforcing- rails 7, and guard rails 9 are secured together by angle-pieces 10 and bolts 11. In a modified construction, shown in Fig. 7, both sets of rails are continuous, one set being notched underneath and the other on the top so as to fit together. The rails are further locked together by angle-pieces of channel section, which take the place of the reinforcing and guard rails in the previous construction.
Patent GB-190822560-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Sole-moulding, Sole-laying, Sole-levelling or other Sole-pressing or like Machines.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1908-10-23
Granted: 1909-10-21
Abstract: 22,560. Boult, A. J., [United Shoe Machinery Co.]. Oct. 23. Soles; moulding.-Relates to moulding, levelling, laying, and like machines for operating upon soles, in which co-operating pressing-forms are relatively reciprocated towards and away from each other, and one of them is moved transversely to bring it into and out of alinement with the other, and consists broadly in the provision of any suitable devices through which the relative movement between the reciprocating head and its actuating- mechanism is translated into transverse movements of the form carried by the bead. The invention is described as applied to a twin sole-moulding machine in which a carrier 4 carrying a form 3 is actuated by toggle mechanism 10, 11 first to move the form from a loading position to a position beneath the form 1, and then to raise it towards the form 1. The mechanism for effecting the transverse movement of the form comprises a link 14 connected at one end by a link 15 to the carrier 4, and provided at its lower end with a cam-slot 19, which is engaged by a roll 17 mounted on an arm 18 projecting from the toggle lever 11. The lower end of the cam-slot is concentric with the pivot of the lever 11 when the form is in alinement with the upper form 1, while the upper part of the slot is so shaped that, when the toggle is straightened, the form moves with a quick, and then a retarded movement, so as to position the form accurately and without shock or jar. During the upward movement of the form, the roll rides in the lower end of the slot, and the form is thus locked against any further transverse movement. In a modified construction, Fig. 4, the form-carrying slide 30 is connected by a link 33 to one arm of a bell-crank 32, the other arm of which is connected by a link 34 to an arm 35 integral with a rock-shaft journaled in the machine frame. An arm 37 extends rearwards from the rock-shaft and is connected by a spring 38 to the stationary cross-head. A stop 39 limits the inward movement of the slide.
Patent GB-190824950-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in relation to a Concealed Hinged Seat with Folding Arm Rests suitable for Motor Cars and other Vehicles.
Inventor: BOLL JOHN HENRY
Filed: 1908-11-20
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 24,950. Boll, J. H. Nov. 20. Seats.-A folding bracket seat with folding armrests for motor-cars and other vehicles comprises uprights f connected by a bar g to which is pivoted a seat frame b and arm-rests a. The arm-rests are connected to the seat frame by links c, d, e of which the link d is pivoted to the frame f so that on folding up the seat b the arm-rests a are lowered. Specifications No. 2648, A.D. 1873, and No. 10,358, A.D. 1884, are referred to.
Patent GB-190825137-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Convertible Furniture.
Inventor: EDWARDS WILLIAM RICHARD
Filed: 1908-11-23
Granted: 1909-11-18
Abstract: 25,137. Edwards, W. R. Nov. 23. [Patent of Addition to No. 1301, A.D. 1908.] [Cognate Application No. 3660, A.D. 1909, dated Feb. 15.] Bedsteads, settees, &c.-In a convertible bed and settee of the kind described in Specification No. 1301, A.D. 1908, the trunnions B on which the reversible bottom C rotates are retained between projections M<1> on the slightly-curved side bars M by a bar M", so arranged as to allow a limited vertical movement. In a modification, the trunnions are loosely held in position by slots in the side bars A<11>, which are extended upwards for the purpose, or by a slotted U-shaped link similar to that described in the above - mentioned Specification. Normally, the curved blocks C' on the seat frame rest on shaped blocks E, inclined blocks E<1> being fitted to centre the seat. To enable either the settee or bed bottom, or both, to sit lower in the framework, part or all of the portions shown shaded on the seat frame and trunnions are cut away. This modified trunnion may be replaced by two small trunnions B', a third trunnion being arranged between them when the U-shaped link is employed. To extend the length of the bottom when using the arrangement as a bed, part or all of the upholstery in the head is made removable and adapted to be used as a bolster. In cases where a round bolster is employed at the foot, this may be arranged to fold outwards to expose a spring surface continuous with the bed bottom. A further method consists in arranging a piece of canvas between the end bar M<11> and a hinged end X normally held in the upright position by a catch U, held between bars 11, 1 and adapted to engage the rail M<11>. When arranged as a couch the arm is made in two parts, one of which Z is adapted to fold down on the seat while the other Z<1> is adapted to fold into the head, being hinged either along the line 3 or along the line 4.
Patent GB-190904403-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hunting and Motoring Scarves or Stocks and the like.
Inventor: HARRISON EULALIE
IPC: A41D23/00
Filed: 1909-02-23
Granted: 1909-08-05
Abstract: 4403. Harrison, E. Feb. 23. Neck-ties. - A hunting and motoring stock with open ends E, E<2> has a collar part A with stud holes B, B<2> and an horizontal triangular opening C. The ends E, E<2> are folded and pressed without being stitched. The hole B is passed over the front stud, and the hole B <2> over the back stud. The end E<2> is next passed through the opening C, and is held in place by a notch F. Both ends E, E<2> are then brought to the front.
Patent GB-190911959-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Combs used for Separating or Adjusting Hair.
Inventor: HURLOCK ERNEST JOHN SYDNEY
IPC: A45D24/24
Filed: 1909-06-28
Granted: 1909-09-09
Abstract: 11,959. Hurlock, E. J. S. June 28. Combs, hair.-Relates to hollow combs for distributing liquid between the teeth, and consists in controlling the passage from the reservoir R to the teeth by the bored screw-stopper S, by means of which the filling-aperture is also closed. The comb may have solid, as well as hollow, teeth.
Patent GB-190912198-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Process for Separating Volatile from Non-volatile Metals or Metalliferous Substances.
Inventor: HUNTINGTON THOMAS
Filed: 1909-05-24
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 12,198. Huntington, T. May 24. Roasting.-The separation of volatile metals such as zinc, tin, and antimony, from non- volatile metals and metalliferous substances is effected by charging the moistened ore, mixed, if necessary, with coke, coal, sulphur, sulphides, or other reducing-agent into a closed converter, igniting the mixture at the surface, and forcing air, steam, or other suitable oxidizing - agent downwards through the mass. The volatile metals are driven off and recovered as oxides. Specification 10,351/01 is referred to.
Patent GB-190920276-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Carburettors of Internal Combustion Engines.
Inventor: ARNOTT FRANK HADFIELD
IPC: F02M9/127
Filed: 1909-09-04
Granted: 1910-06-16
Abstract: 20,276. Arnott, F. H. Sept. 4. Spray carburettors. - A suction - actuated piston D, Fig. 1, actuates directly an air valve H and, through a lever E, a cam-shaped disk F, Fig. 3, which controls a fuel orifice G' and the air. passage over this orifice. The orifice G' is in the face of a fixed disk, over which the circular portion of the lever E works. Fuel is supplied by a pipe J. The Provisional Specification states that the disk F may be notched.
Patent GB-190922463-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Automatic Small-arms.
Inventor: SEARLE ELBERT HAMILTON
IPC: F41A3/16
Filed: 1909-10-02
Granted: 1910-10-03
Abstract: 22,463. Searle, E. H., and Condit, W. D. Oct. 2. Breech actions, sliding breech - block; breech actions, movablebarrel other than dropdown; indicating when loaded, means for, applicable generally; sights. - Relates to automatic pistols of the type described in Specification 19,513/05, in which the opening of the breech necessitates the partial rotation of the barrel, such rotation being delayed by the engagement of the bullet with the rifling. According to the present invention, the barrel engages by means of a lug 6 with a slot 7 in the frame in such a manner that its partial rotation causes also a forward longitudinal movement of the barrel, in order further to prevent premature opening of the breech. The lug 6 is provided with an anchoring projection 6<a>, and cannot be removed from the slot 7 by sliding the barrel longitudinally. In order therefore to disassemble the parts, the breechblock 3 is first removed from the rear of the breech-slide 4, which is then drawn forwards off the barrel, so that the latter may be disengaged from the frame. The breech-block and slide engage by segmental lugs 3a, 3b, 3<c>, Figs. 14 and 8, and for removal it is necessary partly to rotate the breech-block. Such rotation, however, is normally prevented by the engagement of the ejector-post 39<a> with the groove 24a in the breech-block. The back-sight 15 and extractor 17 are formed in one piece; and the ejector opening 12, and the lug 9 and slot 10 which effect the rotation of the barrel on recoil, are located remotely from the open base of the breech-slide. The extractor 17 projects upwards sufficiently to indicate when the arm is loaded.
Patent GB-190924500-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Electric Gas-igniter.
Inventor: DEIMEL FRITZ
Filed: 1909-10-25
Granted: 1910-04-21
Abstract: 24,500. Deimel, F. Oct. 25. Lighting-torches, electric.-An electric handoperated gas - lighting device comprises a battery a, a platinumwire igniter h, contacts g, b, and a perforated protecting - cap d arranged directly behind or in axial alinement with one another, in the same casing e, the battery being adapted to be moved by a handle k against the action of a spring c to complete the circuit through the contact g. The other end of the wire h is connected to a holder f in contact with the casing e.
Patent GB-190925883-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Telephone Exchanges.
IPC: H04M9/00
Filed: 1909-11-09
Granted: 1910-02-17
Abstract: 25,883. Siemens Bros. & Co., [Siemens & Halske Akt.-Ges.]. Nov. 9. Exchange systems, supply and control of ring- ing-current in. In a method of automatically discounecting the ringing-current when the called subscriber replies, the controlling-relay, which is connected in parallel with the line.relay, is prevented from becoming operative during the passage of the ringing-current by one or more counterwindings in the ringing-circuit. The insertion of the calling-plug S energizes a relay 1, which in turn completes the circuit, over a contact 23 and an interrupter 10, of the ringing-relay 9, thereby connecting the ringing-transformer 18 to the called line. Ringing-current also passes through the coils 19, 11 and 20, 14 of a relay 12, but the coils 19, 20 oppose the coils 11, 14, respectively, so that the relay 12 is unaffected. The insertion of the calling-plug also connects the coils 11, 14 respectively in parallel with the coils of the line-relay AR, so that when the called subscriber replies, as soon as the relay 9 is next de-energized by the interrupter 10, and the windings 19, 20 are shortcircuited by the armatures 16, 17, the relay 12 is energized by current flowing from the negative pole of the battery through the coil 11, contact 16, lead a, sub-station apparatus, lead b, contact 17, and coil 14 to earth. The relay 12 then completes the circuit of the self-locking relay 22, which opens the circuit of the ringing-relay 9 and at the same time by attracting its armatures 24, 25 connects the cord leads a, b with their continuations a', b<1>. In a modification, the relay 12 is provided with only two windings, one being connected in parallel with one winding of the callrelay, and the other being a counter-winding (similar to the coil 19) for preventing the ringing- current from affecting the relay.
Patent GB-191006215-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Circular Kilns or Ovens.
Inventor: LUNT JOSEPH
IPC: F27B9/26
Filed: 1910-03-12
Granted: 1911-02-02
Abstract: 6215. Lunt, J., and Hartley, J. W. March 12. [Cognate Application, 18,962/10.] Tunnel kilns; charging and discharging. -A circular kiln or oven is provided with a slot b in the roof so that baskets d or other supports carrying pottery, glass, enamel goods, ores, sand, &c., may be suspended from travelling means external to the kiln. In a kiln for roasting ores &c., Figs. 2 and 3, the buckets d are pivoted on trunnions 3 to a frame of bars o which is carried by links e suspended from a frame f. The frame f is mounted on wheels h and carries plates i dipping into sand grooves k. A shoot is provided for charging the buckets successively, and to discharge them through the shoot 5 a lever 6 on the trunnions 3 may be arranged to engage a stop 7, the buckets being balanced so as to return to their normal position after discharging. As applied to a pottery kiln, a circular frame x, Fig. 6, is provided with a central pillar mounted on ball bearings and with steadying rollers r. In a kiln with a central stack, the frame x may be supported upon rings around the stack. Fire-clay tiles u may be provided as shown to prevent loss of heat. To prevent sand from falling through the slot b, the inner walls v of the sand troughs are raised and scrapers may be carried by the frame x. Shields 12 are arranged to divert any sand that may fall through the slot b, and, to prevent this slot from being closed by the expansion of the kiln, the bands 10, 11 are fitted as shown. The frame x may carry means for indicating the level of the sand. Gases from the fireplace 15, Figs. 4 and 6, pass in a serpentine course through the sets of flues 17, 18, 19, 20 to the stack 21.
Patent GB-191008274-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Rheostats.
Inventor: BARRY ARTHUR
IPC: H01C10/24
Filed: 1910-04-06
Granted: 1911-04-06
Abstract: 8274. Barry, A., and Clarke, G. W. April 6. No Patent granted (Sealing fee not paid). Resistances. - A rheostat consists of a wire C wound in a screw A of insulating material such as vulcanized fibre, and an eye G, through which the wire is threaded, mounted on a nut E, engaging with the screw. The eye is connected with a bent wire H which passes through the hollow centre of the screw and engages with a spring contact K, Fig. 4. In a modification shown in Fig. 4, the eye is replaced by a hook on the end of a spring F, which maintains a pull on the wire; the wire has two circuits which may form arms of a Wheatstone bridge. The rheostat may be used in apparatus for recording temperature.
Patent GB-191009950-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for Teaching the Art of Aeroplaning, applicable also for Amusement Purposes.
Inventor: WALTERS WILLIAM HOWELL
IPC: G09B9/12
Filed: 1910-04-23
Granted: 1910-09-01
Abstract: 9950. Walters, W. H. April 23. Spectacular exhibitions.-An amusement device which is also used for teaching the art of aeroplaning consists of a pillar 4, to the top of which a seat 5 and the frame 7 of an aeroplane are attached. The pillar is mounted on a universal joint, and is connected by wires or cords with two handles 8. An instructor stands behind the device, and by means of handles 20 fixed to the plane, or by a rod 21 pivoted to the post, he tilts the plane in one direction or another. The rider, by manipulating the handles 8, endeavours to restore the plane to its normal position. A fan 24 to produce an air blast, and moving panoramic scenery 23, heighten the illusion of riding in an aeroplane. Electrical means controlled by contacts 25 are employed to give an audible signal when the plane is tilted to a dangerous angle.
Patent GB-191011359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Portable Apparatus for Wireless Telegraphy.
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 1910-05-07
Granted: 1911-02-16
Abstract: 11,359. Marconi's Wireless Telegraph Co., Bangay, R. D., and Prince, G. E. May 7. Transformers.-Portable apparatus for wireless telegraphy is arranged with the low and high frequency apparatus in a box a and the aerial circuit and receiving apparatus in a box b, the primary c and secondary d of the oscillation transformer being so arranged that they come close together when one box is placed upon the other. The coupling may thus be varied by altering the relative position of the boxes. Further subdivision of the apparatus may be effected through the low-frequency circuits, connexions being made by ordinary plugs and sockets g. One of the boxes may be made with doors, adapted to form a small table and roof, canvas sides being provided between the table and the roof.